Malorees Primary School, London
Malorees Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. It was 80% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Brent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Malorees Primary School in detail
Getting a place at Malorees Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 50 families put Malorees Primary School as their first choice and 247 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Malorees Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Malorees Primary School are Malorees Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 82% reading, 72% maths); North West London Jewish Day School (0.2 miles, Good, 92% reading, 96% maths); Islamia Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 85% maths); and Christ Church CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 77% maths).
Malorees Junior SchoolNorth West London Jewish Day SchoolIslamia Primary SchoolChrist Church CofE Primary School
Who goes there
40.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (18%), other ethnic groups (17%) and Mixed (16%).
In 2026, 14 pupils (7.1%) received SEN support and 7 (3.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Brondesbury Park Rail Station, about 270 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brondesbury Park Station (->n), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1177 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drug offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Brent (744), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Malorees Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Brent published that the last place for 2026 entry went to a family 5,439 metres away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates an inclusive, caring community where children are enthusiastic about learning, especially reading. Teachers link learning across different subjects to help pupils remember key facts, and children benefit from high expectations and well-established routines. The school celebrates the diversity of families and backgrounds, helping all pupils feel valued and safe.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics teaching and rapid identification of children falling behind
- Well-established routines and high expectations that help pupils settle and behave sensibly
- Comprehensive personal, social and health education programme that celebrates diversity and teaches online safety
- Leaders provide good support for staff development and workload management
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs to access the ambitious curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers need stronger subject knowledge in certain areas to develop pupils' thinking and correct misconceptions
- Occasionally, resources and tasks chosen by teachers do not have clear enough learning outcomes
- Subject leaders are in early stages of implementing staff training programmes to address knowledge gaps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with all staff receiving up-to-date training, clear referral processes in place, and leaders taking appropriate action when concerns are raised.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, educational excursions, outdoor learning activities including bird feeding and gardening, reading ambassador roles
Malorees Infant School is a Good school that nurtures a strong sense of community and has high expectations for pupil achievement. Leaders have developed a well-structured curriculum with clear progression across all subjects from the early years onwards.
At a Glance
18.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Malorees Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Malorees Primary School.
- DAREManor Activities Centre270m away · Not yet graded
- Club Excel @ Queens Park Community School350m away · Not yet graded
- Alghadeer360m away · Not yet graded
- DAREManor Activities Centre750m away · Not yet graded
- ARK Franklin Play Centre990m away · Not yet graded
- Club Sporters & Leisure Limited990m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Malorees Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Brent. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Monday 26 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Malorees Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Malorees Primary School is in Brent; for families living there:
Apply to Brent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 46
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 39 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Malorees Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
167 pupils
210 places
43 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Brent council
Places available
3,953
Applications
3,128
Got 1st preference
88.5%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Brent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(10)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
10.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
197
Total Pupils
90
Boys
107
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
24.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,279
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,096
Per pupil
£1261k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
12.3%
Persistent absence
171
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Malorees Primary School
Questions parents ask about Malorees Primary School
What is Malorees Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Malorees Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
How close to Malorees Primary School do you need to live?
Brent published for September 2026 entry that the last place offered at Malorees Primary School under its "Sibling" criterion went to a family 5439 metres away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Malorees Primary School?
Malorees Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 80% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Malorees Primary School?
Classes at Malorees Primary School average 28.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Malorees Primary School?
Malorees Primary School has around 197 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Malorees Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Malorees Primary School in 2024/25. 12.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Malorees Primary School?
Apply through Brent's coordinated admissions process, naming Malorees Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Malorees Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Malorees Primary School: DAREManor Activities Centre (270m away, registered, not yet graded), Club Excel @ Queens Park Community School (350m away, registered, not yet graded) and Alghadeer (360m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Malorees Primary School's term dates?
Malorees Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Brent. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Monday 26 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Malorees Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 39 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Brent is 61.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Malorees Primary School?
Malorees Primary School is at Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7PB.
Sources: Brent admissions booklet; Brent term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)